Austin, TX

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Where to stay in Austin

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Downtown Austin

4/5(3,367 area reviews)

Central business district with high-rise buildings, Downtown Austin offers shopping at Second Street District and Sixth Street, art at Contemporary Austin Jones Center, and sights like Texas State Capitol. Accessible via Capital MetroRail.

Downtown Austin
Sundae with Boba

The Domain

Dubbed as "Austin's second downtown," this high-density center boasts upscale retail stores, diverse dining options, and residential apartments. Explore Domain NORTHSIDE, Rock Rose district, and Q2 Stadium, with easy access to future Broadmoor and McKalla Place stations.

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Lago Vista

Lakeside community on the northern shores of Lake Travis, Lago Vista boasts steep limestone hills and canyons. Accessible via RM 1431 and CapMetro bus services, it's near Balcones Canyonlands and tech hubs.

Lago Vista
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South Congress

4/5(656 area reviews)

Eclectic small retailers, diverse dining options, and vibrant music and art venues define this shopping and cultural district. Hop on MetroRapid Route 801 for easy city access, or explore the square's food trucks for tasty treats.

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Bouldin Creek

If you're spending some time in Bouldin Creek, South First Street and Long Center for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Bouldin Creek
Steiner Ranch which includes a small town or village

Lower Basin Lake Travis

If you're spending some time in Lower Basin Lake Travis, Lake Travis and Hippie Hollow are top sights worth seeing.

Lower Basin Lake Travis
citizenM Austin Downtown
citizenM Austin Downtown
4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is AED 437 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 437
AED 522 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,691 reviews)
"Great location. Central and easy to get around Austin. There’s no attached car park so that was the only negative. There are option nearby but not the most convenient"

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

citizenM Austin Downtown
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
2 out of 5
9121 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX
The price is AED 220 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 220
AED 274 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,488 reviews)
"Liked most everything. I understand that road construction is going on, if I had any suggestions for improvement, it would be the tall Orangewood sign. I believe that would help the motel get noticed more if the sign was updated. Inside the motel is clean and nice. Good breakfast."

Reviewed on 2 June 2025

Orangewood Inn & Suites Midtown
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
3.5 out of 5
901 Neches Street, Austin, TX
The price is AED 408 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
AED 408
AED 493 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,767 reviews)
"Great location, clean and welcoming with nice breakfast"

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

Hyatt House Austin/Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Placemakr Downtown Austin
Placemakr Downtown Austin
4 out of 5
710 E 3rd St, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sixth Street and Moody Theater ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (366 reviews)
"The location was perfect for our concert at the moody center. Staff are kind and attententive through our entire stay. The premium apartment was qell stocked, clean, and has an amazing patio.Easy instructions before check in for a smooth process highly recommend"

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Placemakr Downtown Austin
WoodSpring Suites Austin Georgetown
WoodSpring Suites Austin Georgetown
2.5 out of 5
904 Rockmoor Drive, Georgetown, Georgetown, TX
Stay at this apartment in Georgetown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Round Rock Sports Center and Inner Space Cavern ...
6/10 (238 reviews)
"Great rates"

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

WoodSpring Suites Austin Georgetown
Austin Condo Hotel
Austin Condo Hotel
4.5 out of 5
48 East Ave, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury condo in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (398 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Austin Condo Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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2/5 - Disappointing

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Cost of living extremely expensive and don't do enough for minorities and Austin is to greedy to feed the needy. Not really impressed when your city sucks the life out of you and wants you to accept it and be happy.

1/5 - Terrible

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I was thrown off the property for a reason that was not legit.

4/5 - Good

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Outside of Austin city limits is beautiful, but downtown Austin was terrible, dirty and I wouldn't stay downtown.

4/5 - Good

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We went when things were still pretty much shut down so there wasn't much to do. This was the day the protests and rioting/looting started as well. Luckily, we left 6th St minutes before a car was set on fire

3/5 - Okay

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I love Austin overall but this hotel is in Cedar Park area.

3/5 - Okay

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Expensive